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PHONE (650) 712-7000 • FAX (650) 712-7831 • WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM/HMB
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To: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay One Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, (650) 712-7000
From: San Francisco International Airport • Travel south on Hwy 101 to Hwy 92 West• Continue west on Hwy 92 for approximately 10 miles to Hwy 1 South• Turn left onto Hwy 1 and travel south for 3 miles to Miramontes Point Road• Turn right onto Miramontes Point Road and follow to the resort
From: Oakland International Airport• Head southeast on Airport Drive for approximately 1 mile• Continue on 98th Avenue for another mile• Merge onto Hwy 880 South to San Jose and travel for 8 miles• Take exit 27 onto Hwy 92 West, travel for 19 miles• Turn slight left onto Hwy 92 West towards Half Moon Bay• Continue west on Hwy 92 for approximately 10 miles to Hwy 1 South• Turn left on Hwy 1 and travel south for 3 miles to Miramontes Point Road• Turn right on Miramontes Point Road and follow to resort
From: San Jose International Airport • Follow the Guadalupe Expressway to Hwy 280• Travel north on Hwy 280 towards San Francisco• Turn slight right onto Hwy 92 West towards Half Moon Bay• Continue west on Hwy 92 for approximately 10 miles to Hwy 1 South• Turn left onto Hwy 1 and travel south for 3 miles to Miramontes Point Road• Turn right onto Miramontes Point Road and follow to the resort
From: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
To: San Francisco International Airport• Take Miramontes Point Road to Hwy 1, turn left onto Hwy 1 North• Turn right onto Hwy 92 East, travel for 10 miles to Hwy 101 North• Continue on Hwy 101 North for 7 miles• Exit at San Francisco International Airport exit
To: Oakland International Airport • Take Miramontes Point Road to Hwy 1, turn left onto Hwy 1 North• Turn right onto Hwy 92 East, travel for 26 miles• Merge onto Hwy 880 North toward Oakland, travel for 7 miles• Exit at 98th Avenue. Turn left at the stoplight.• Continue straight to Airport Drive and the airport.
To: San Jose International Airport• Take Miramontes Point Road to Hwy 1, turn left onto Hwy 1 North• Turn right onto Hwy 92 East, travel for 8 miles to Hwy 280 South• Travel south on Hwy 280 towards San Jose• Exit Hwy 280 at Hwy 87 Guadalupe Expressway• Follow the Guadalupe Expressway to San Jose Airport
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Welcome to the only oceanfront resortin the San Francisco Bay Area.
Situated 23 miles south of San Francisco International
Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a world away
from the everyday—and close to the natural wonders
and recreational activities that make our stretch of
coastline a coveted destination. Whether you join us for
business or pleasure, give yourself time to relax and
experience one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The Old Course, originally designed by Arnold Palmer and
Francis Duane, is an American classic that weaves through
cypress trees and around ponds, culminating in a panorama
of crashing waves from one of the highest-ranked golf holes
in the world.
The Ocean Course, designed by Arthur Hills, features a
traditional Scottish links design with rolling greens and three
of the best finishing holes in the world of golf.
Just outside our doors—36 holes of world-class golf.
Year after year, Half Moon Bay Golf
Links wins accolades as one of the
top courses in North America from
prestigious publications, golf pros
and, most important, our guests.
Soak up the signature treatmentsof our award-winning Spa.
Resort guests enjoy the use of:
• Sauna and steam rooms
• State-of-the-art weight training and cardiovas- cular equipment in the adjacent Fitness Center
• A variety of exercise classes including yoga, Pilates and water aerobics
Retreat to a sanctuary of renewal at The
Ritz-Carlton Spa—16,000 square feet of bliss
for body, mind and spirit. Put yourself in expert
hands for your choice of massages, facials,
body treatments, and hair and nail care.
Remember how to play? It comesnaturally here with the oceanby your side.
Resort guests enjoy the use of:
• Sauna and steam rooms
• State-of-the-art weight training and cardiovas- cular equipment in the adjacent Fitness Center
• A variety of exercise classes including yoga, Pilates and water aerobics
Walk, jog or ride a mountain bike on the
Coastside Trail that winds along the
oceanfront for miles. Take a swim or a
fitness class. Dive into the amazing mix
of recreational activities that surround
us. And roast marshmallows over a
wood-burning fire on the bluff as the
sun sets over the ocean.
Our coastal area is a natural playground of leisurely pursuits:
• Ride horseback on a quiet stretch of sandy beach.
• Go beachcombing among vibrant tide pools backed by ancient redwoods at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
• See what’s blooming at the elegant estate of Filoli Gardens.
• Kayak the waters along our dramatic stretch of Pacific coastline.
• Take a whale-watching cruise for migrating gray whales.
• Join a guided hike, in season, to Año Nuevo State Reserve to see elephant seals in their natural habitat.
• Visit historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of America’s tallest beacons.
• Find world-class bird watching within an easy walk of the resort.
For children ages 5 to 12, our Ritz Kids program offers year-round physical
and creative activities tailored to the preferences of each child.
Ritz Kids features full- or half-day programs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
as well as throughout the week, with 24-hour advance reservations.
Programs are inspired by the seasons and our young guests.
The Ritz Kids program may include:
• Heading to the beach and looking for treasures in tide pools
• Joining a game of Marco Polo in the Colony Club Pool
• Playing a favorite board game with a newfound friend
• Teaming up to play tennis, golf and basketball
• Creating an original arts-and-crafts masterpiece
Nanny and babysitting services can also be arranged forinfants and children.
Time flies when they’re having fun—at the region’s only resort club for kids.
Our award-winning outdoor tennis complex features
six lighted hard courts, a twelve-foot hitting wall to
practice your passion for the game, and tennis pros
who are generous with their knowledge and time.
The resort offers weekly clinics; private, semi-private
and group lessons are also available to guests at
any time with reservations.
Perfect your serve at one of theTop 50 Tennis Resorts in the country.
Rated by Tennis Magazine.
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Discover the classic beach town ofHalf Moon Bay, just minutes away.
Stroll Main Street and experience Half Moon Bay:
• Explore the historic downtown district of Main Street.
• Shop for art, crafts, jewelry, antiques, books, candy and lavender products from local farms.
• Get a taste of the local brews—coffee or beer.
• Walk miles of sandy beach or the bluff-top trail that hugs the coast.
• Dine on fresh seafood at oceanfront restaurants.
• Celebrate the Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (October) in the world’s pumpkin capital.
Half Moon Bay has kept its intimate
charm while embracing the sophisticated
pleasures that come with its proximity to
San Francisco and world-renowned wine
country. This vintage seaside gem is
home to an alluring mix of boutiques,
galleries, cultural attractions, flower
markets and restaurants.
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Explore one of the world’s greatestwine regions—right in ourown backyard.
Home to more than 70 wineries, the Santa Cruz
Mountains region has a geography and climate so
distinct that it merits its own appellation. You’ll find the
scenery as spectacular as the award-winning, hand-
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Chaine D’Or Vineyards
Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards
David Bruce Winery
Burrell School Vineyards
Storrs Winery
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Other Vineyards & Wineries
Invitation Only
www.fogartywinery.com
www.ridgewine.com
www.davidbrucewinery.com
www.burrellschool.com
www.storrswine.com
www.bonnydoonvineyard.com
Must-Visit Vineyards & WineriesPlease see individual websites for tastingsand hours of operation.
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Take our Signature Drive: The region’smost spectacular scenic wonders begin–and end–at The Ritz-Carlton.
Let our Signature Drive be your guide to
some of America’s most magnificent
vistas. The drive unfolds in a series of
five distinct regions—from pumpkin farms
and fruit stands to wineries, redwood
forests and wind-swept beaches. Devote
a few hours to a drive you’ll never forget.
• Follow Miramontes Point Rd .5 miles to Hwy 1
• Turn left onto Hwy 1 and travel 1.3 miles to Main Street
• Veer right onto Main Street and drive 1.2 miles to Hwy 92
• Turn right onto Hwy 92
• Travel on Hwy 92 for 5 miles, turn right onto Hwy 35
• From Hwy 35 continue 12 miles, turn right onto Hwy 84
• Continue 13 miles on Hwy 84, turn left onto Pescadero Creek Rd
• Drive 9 miles on Pescadero Creek Rd, turn right onto Hwy 1
• Travel 20 miles on Hwy 1, turn left onto Miramontes Point Rd
• Continue .5 miles to The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Note: Some of the region’s leading wineries are located on or near our Signature Drive, including La Nebbia Winery and Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards. For more on our wine country, see wine region map.
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With San Francisco just 35 miles fromus, you really can have it all.
There aren’t many places on earth where a
pristine coastline and a world-class city
coexist so closely and beautifully; this is one
of them. You can easily take in the relaxed
beach life and recreational riches of our
resort setting and the urban pleasures of
San Francisco.
Our oceanfront haven is just 35 miles from San Francisco:
• Shop the chic stores and boutiques around Union Square.
• Ride an antique cable car to the shops and restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf.
• Visit the Museum of Modern Art and the Exploratorium, a world-class science museum.
• Take the Golden Gate ferry to the picturesque waterfront town of Sausalito.
• Tour the infamous prison island of Alcatraz, the historic “Rock” in San Francisco Bay
Things to do andplaces to go. Day 1
• Check-in to a warm welcome and a complimentary glass of wine• Walk or bike the ocean bluff trail• Relax in the swimming pool, sauna or steam room • Dine at Navio• Relax with an after-dinner port and chocolate flight in ENO
Day 2 Choose your passion—and repeat as desired throughout your stay: • Award-winning tennis • 36 holes of world-class golf • The Ritz-Carlton Spa• Take our Signature Drive• Enjoy a flight of wine in ENO• Dine in The Conservatory Lounge
Day 3• Ride horseback on the beach, hike in the redwoods, take a surfing lesson, go kayaking or bird watching• Explore the vintage beach town of Half Moon Bay and surrounding sights• Dine on Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Whether business or pleasure brings you to the Northern Calfornia coast, make yourself at home at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Our ladies and gentlemen look forward to helping you make the most of every stay.
For resort reservations, or for more information on activities and attractions featured in this guide, please call the resort at (650) 712-7000. Or visit us online at www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb
Let our suggested itinerary be your inspiration.
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• Come back to the sunset and S’mores by a wood-burning fire on the bluff
Day 4• Take a yoga or aerobics class• Explore the Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Country (see Wine Country detailed map)
Or:• Experience the city of San Francisco
Day 5Check-out; we look forward to welcoming you back soon.